Podcasts about Furniture

Marcy Sagel is the founder and principal of MSA Interiors, a commercial interior design firm specializing in multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, affordable housing, and other complex commercial projects. With over 30 years of industry experience, Marcy has built a reputation for creating innovative, functional spaces that align with her clients' strategic and financial goals. She also co-founded Designer Bank, an online education platform that teaches design skills, space planning, software, and product knowledge to developers, investors, and aspiring designers.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Audit your top ten competitors before making a single design decision Prioritize closet space, in-unit laundry, lighting, and cabinetry in unit renovations Full-size stackable washers and dryers outperform compact units in resident satisfaction Furniture layout planning, including TV placement and door positioning, directly affects rentability Looking high-end and being expensive are not the same thing Cheap materials that fail early cost more over time than durable materials installed once Differentiate from the competition rather than replicate it     Topics What Residents Actually Want in a Unit Walk-in or large closets are now a baseline expectation, not a premium feature In-unit full-size stackable laundry is the preferred standard for most unit types Updated lighting, countertops, and kitchen cabinetry signal value to prospective residents Common Design Mistakes in Multifamily Layouts are not evaluated for furniture placement before construction or renovation TV placement and couch space are often afterthought considerations Excessive interior doors fragment rooms and reduce usable wall space Simple layout adjustments, such as moving a door 12 inches, can unlock meaningfully higher rents How to Stand Out Against the Competition List every competitor, their amenities, finishes, unit quality, and rents before setting a design direction Identify what the market is missing, then build toward that gap Boutique, differentiated spaces lease faster than properties that blend in Marcy cites a university-area project where a speakeasy-style hangout space and boutique design drove strong lease-up against large institutional competitors Looking Premium Without Overspending A $1.50 tile can look high-end with the right design approach Affordable housing projects should look as good as the budget allows, not be deliberately toned down Cheap, low-durability materials often require costly mid-cycle replacements that eliminate any initial savings Work with established vendors who can offer warranties and guarantee product longevity Designer Bank: Design Education for Developers Designer Bank is an online platform offering modules on Revit, rendering, space planning, lighting, flooring, and tile Modules are taught by industry practitioners with deep product knowledge Targeted at developers, investors, and anyone who wants to make better-informed design decisions    

Deneb returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore his core hand tools, Stick Chairs, working with intention, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Deneb Puchalski@ddpuchalski on Instagramlie-nielsen.com@LieNielsenToolworks on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

This is episode 363 Today we'll be talking about TV including Spider-Noir and The Boroughs. Movies including: Obsession, Backrooms, Shelter and Slanted. Video games including 007 First Light. And as always, The week in Sports WWE Clash in Italy, the week in Funko and collecting, and Weekly Star Wars moment, and our weekly random movie and song recommendations. Love you Teega!  Hit up E Society on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ESocietyPodcast/ Check out our ESP Spotify feed: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Mac Nez Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jot3LglMA0EuGTUikXejq?si=21b39da4784e4528 E Society YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A E Society and Mac-Nez t-shirts Tee Public: http://tee.pub/lic/9ko9r4p5uvE X: E Society Podcast - https://x.com/esocietypod The Zissiou - https://x.com/TheoZissou Instagram - E Society - https://www.instagram.com/esocietypod/ Mac Nez Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/macnez/ The Zissiou - https://www.instagram.com/thezissou/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@esocietypod   Taylor and Nez new podcast: Old Dawg New Trickz https://open.spotify.com/show/319KRWiJfGpMbFBLTp6E8P YouTube page for Resting Easy with Chris and Breezy https://www.youtube.com/@RECB   Intro/Outro Music by Mixla Beats Productions https://www.mixlaproduction.com  

#occupiedhomestaging #preparingyourhomeforsale #homestagingtips You've lived in your home for years — maybe decades. The furniture fits. The rooms make sense. Everything has its place.But here's what seller's blindness does: it makes it almost impossible to see what a buyer sees when they walk through your door for the first time.In this video, I'm walking you through one of the hardest parts of preparing your home for sale — recognizing when a piece you genuinely love is actually working against you. Not because it's ugly. Not because you have bad taste. But because it's the wrong scale, the wrong style, or in a condition that sends the wrong message to buyers.We'll cover:✔ The three categories of problem pieces — and how to spot them in your own rooms✔ Why the sofa that felt cozy for family movie nights can make your living room look half its size in listing photos✔ How to have an honest conversation with yourself (and your family) about what needs to change✔ Three real paths forward — relocate, refresh, or remove — and how to handle each one✔ The emotional reframe that makes all of this feel less like losing something and more like protecting your next chapterThis isn't about staging your home into something it's not. It's about helping buyers see past the furniture and fall in love with the bones of a home you've cared for beautifully.

In this episode, Keith has finally wrapped up his walnut wall-hanging cabinet build and is deep in editing and voiceover work, which he's finding more painful than usual. But not as painful as it was for Jerry when the cabinet fell on top of him. Mary finished her bookcase and has been doing more stained glass work and is challenging herself with a new series of small stools that combine woodworking, stained glass, and upholstery as she tries to develop a "thing" she's known for. Jason is up against a major deadline on a self-inflicted nightmare commission for a local church with 16ft white oak benches with continuous grain. He's going to need divine intervention to get this one done on time. Godspeed!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a ~$1,000 JET Power Tools DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector with Vortex Cone! Suck me sideways! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. Registration is good through midnight EST on Thursday, July 24th. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!Help us welcome our newest sponsor...GORILLA GLUE! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

#923 What does it really take to build a billion-dollar brand from a side-hustle idea? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, shares how a giant foam-filled beanbag he stitched together after high school sparked a 25-year entrepreneurial journey. From maxed-out credit cards and a scrappy first retail store to reinventing the furniture industry with modular couches, Shawn opens up about the mistakes, resilience, instincts, and culture that fueled Lovesac's rise to 300+ stores and thousands of employees — all while staying true to a “design for life” philosophy and building a company people genuinely love! (Original Air Date - 9/25/25) What we discuss with Shawn: + Origin of Lovesac in 1998 + Giant beanbag side hustle + Missionary years in Taiwan + First retail store launch in 2001 + Lessons from early mistakes + Pivot to modular couches (Sactionals) + Importance of instinct in business + Culture, fun, and company values + Scaling through marketing & DTC model + Redefining success beyond money Thank you, Shawn! Check out Shawn Nelson at ⁠ShawnDNelson.com⁠. Check out Lovesac at ⁠Lovesac.com⁠. Follow Shawn on ⁠Instagram⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HELP US IMPROVE THE PODCAST - TAKE THIS 3 MIN SURVEY:https://forms.gle/fRTV2YiJqncKVpFh7WEBINAR LINK:https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89sWant to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreCONTACT US:support@vodyssey.comSOURCES:1) https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-ai-strategy-2026-summer-release/2) https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/airbnb-gets-into-hotels-expands-ai-for-host-onboarding-and-customer-support/3) https://thenextweb.com/news/airbnb-is-adding-hotels-car-rentals-and-luggage-storage-as-it-evolves-from-a-home-sharing-app-into-a-full-travel-platformPROPERTIES:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1632746088889966533?unique_share_id=2a1aa537-4be3-432b-a4f6-170610a889a8&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76&source_impression_id=p3_1779824102_P3NeOUcAUTZ5ElWcChapters00:00:00 Intro00:00:29 Recap of Airbnb's Summer Update and Focus on AI00:01:25 AI Listing Creation and Personalization in Airbnb00:03:02 The Role of AI in Differentiating Professional Hosts00:04:23 Changes in Review Processes and Guest Experience00:06:01 Airbnb Leveling the Playing Field for Mom-and-Pop Hosts00:07:11 The Commoditization of Listings and Differentiation Strategies00:08:37 Airbnb's Focus on Experience Over Price00:09:59 Impact of AI on Property Differentiation and Reviews00:11:25 The Future of Reviews and Guest Feedback00:12:24 Market Positioning and the Bell Curve of Property Quality00:14:23 Expansion of Airbnb to Hotels and Experiences00:15:44 Supply and Entry Barriers in the Market00:16:51 Competitive Dynamics with Hotels and Boutique Properties00:17:23 The Validation Age and Risks of AI Reliance00:19:43 The Importance of Data Validation and Critical Analysis00:21:57 Challenges of AI Hallucinations and Misinformation00:23:37 The Impact of Rising Costs on Furniture and Supplies00:36:39 Rising Raw Material and Fuel Costs in Furniture Industry00:41:00 Effects of Fuel Prices on Freight and Delivery Delays00:43:48 The New Normal: Higher Costs and Market Adaptation00:45:52 Market Outlook and Strategic Adjustments00:47:12 Celebrating Success Stories and Peak Season Preparation00:48:31 The Importance of Realistic Expectations and Numbers00:50:42 Balancing Emotional and Logical Marketing Strategies00:53:07 The Role of Hard Work and Validation in Success00:55:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

At first, the footsteps upstairs sounded like exactly what you'd expect in an old apartment building. Angry neighbors pacing during late-night arguments. Furniture moving overhead. Somebody stomping around because the fighting downstairs had gotten too loud again.Then the upstairs tenants moved out. The noise didn't.What started as ordinary apartment sounds slowly turned into something impossible to explain. Running echoed through the empty apartment whenever his parents screamed at each other. Crashes shook the ceiling in rooms where no one lived. And every time someone worked up the courage to go upstairs and confront whoever was making the noise… the apartment was dark, silent, and completely vacant.But years later, one final conversation with the landlord revealed the part of the story that still haunts him most.Because the tenants upstairs had spent years complaining about hearing the exact same things coming from the apartment below them. #RealGhostStories #HauntedApartment #ParanormalExperience #GhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedBuilding #TrueScaryStories #ParanormalActivity #PsychologicalHorror #UnexplainedMystery Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

At first, the footsteps upstairs sounded like exactly what you'd expect in an old apartment building. Angry neighbors pacing during late-night arguments. Furniture moving overhead. Somebody stomping around because the fighting downstairs had gotten too loud again.Then the upstairs tenants moved out. The noise didn't.What started as ordinary apartment sounds slowly turned into something impossible to explain. Running echoed through the empty apartment whenever his parents screamed at each other. Crashes shook the ceiling in rooms where no one lived. And every time someone worked up the courage to go upstairs and confront whoever was making the noise… the apartment was dark, silent, and completely vacant.But years later, one final conversation with the landlord revealed the part of the story that still haunts him most.Because the tenants upstairs had spent years complaining about hearing the exact same things coming from the apartment below them. #RealGhostStories #HauntedApartment #ParanormalExperience #GhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedBuilding #TrueScaryStories #ParanormalActivity #PsychologicalHorror #UnexplainedMysteryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

On this episode, we're excited to welcome Deneb Puchalski as our guest. Deneb is the lead demonstrator for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and has travelled far and wide teaching people how to use Hand Tools. Deneb studied and taught woodworking at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. He continues to teach hand tool workshops and has written many articles for all of your favorite woodworking publications. Check it Out!Deneb Puchalski@ddpuchalski on Instagramlie-nielsen.com@LieNielsenToolworks on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Your furniture might not be the problem. It might just be where it's sitting. In today's Five Minute Fix, we're talking about one of the biggest layout mistakes I see in homes all the time: furniture that feels awkward, disconnected, or “off” in the room…even when the pieces themselves are beautiful. Because here's what most people do: They push every piece against the walls hoping the room will feel bigger. But instead? The room often ends up feeling cold, disconnected, and surprisingly harder to use. In today's episode, you'll learn: Why floating furniture away from the walls can actually make a room feel larger and cozier The hidden reason your seating arrangement may feel uncomfortable or awkward What designers mean by “conversation zones” and why they matter A simple furniture shift you can try in five minutes that changes the entire feel of a room How rugs help anchor furniture and create connection between pieces Why rooms need “pathways” instead of just empty space One of the biggest mindset shifts in decorating is realizing: Open space alone does not create good flow. Connection does. When furniture is too spread out, every piece starts feeling isolated instead of intentional. But when pieces are pulled together thoughtfully, your room immediately starts feeling warmer, more conversational, and more inviting. And friend…this is one of those fixes that costs absolutely nothing to try. Ready to go beyond quick fixes? Inside The Collective, I help you figure out layouts, scale, styling, flow, and all the little details that make a home finally feel pulled together—without second-guessing every decision. Join us inside The Collective   // Links mentioned in show: // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jennifer Dewhirst, Director of Brand and Merchandising at Dovetail Furniture, for a behind-the-scenes look at how wholesale furniture collections are built for designers. Jennifer shares how Dovetail develops new collections twice a year, what goes into preparing for High Point Market, and how the team balances trendy pieces with timeless, well-made furniture that designers can rely on for years. They also talk about the current shift toward warmer wood tones, traditional silhouettes, richer colors, and more collected interiors, as well as the difference between European and North American furniture preferences. If you've ever wondered what happens before a furniture piece lands in a showroom, this episode gives you a rare look at the design, sourcing, merchandising, and decision-making behind the scenes. Rebecca and Jennifer discuss: How wholesale furniture collections are created What makes a piece timeless versus trendy Why quality and craftsmanship matter when sourcing How Dovetail responds to designer feedback Why High Point Market is so valuable for designers How to think about trends without creating dated interiors This conversation will help you source with more confidence, understand what goes into the products you specify, and think more strategically about the furniture you bring into your client projects.   Episode Resources: Episode 312: How Wholesale Vendor Partnerships Boost Profit in Your Design Business with John Genova of Dovetail Furniture Check out Dovetail Furniture   This episode is sponsored by Dovetail Furniture.  

In 1846, fourteen-year-old Angelique Cottin became known as the "Electric Girl" when she unleashed an unexplainable force that sent furniture flying, baffled scientists, and terrified priests, all while her family sought fortune from her mysterious powers.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ElectricPoltergeistGirlFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1846, a 14-year-old peasant girl from rural France caught the attention of the country and eventually the world because of a strange current of electricity running through her. Angelique Cottin, a girl of small stature, was suddenly and uncontrollably moving furniture weighing hundreds of pounds across the room. In the end, over 2,000 witnesses saw the unexplainable phenomenon. Of the few recorded cases of psychokinesis throughout history, even fewer are as bizarre as the story of Angelique Cottin, AKA the Poltergeist Girl. (The Poltergeist Girl) *** The Codex Gigas... a colossal manuscript steeped in mystery. Not just in it's pages, but in its origin. Is it true that a monk penned the pages after striking a deal with the devil in order to complete it? (Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible) *** When you think of people living in medieval times, what do you see? People with bad teeth and breath? Witches being burned? Women had no rights or jobs? People tossed their urine and feces in the street? They thought the earth was flat? Hold up… are you sure about that last one? (The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth) *** In 1941, in the quiet town of Media, Pennsylvania, a horrific crime shocked the community. Two elderly sisters, Elizabeth Watson and Belle Geary, were brutally attacked, leading to Elizabeth's death and Belle's prolonged suffering. As authorities honed in on a suspect, 14-year-old John Leeds emerged as the prime candidate. Despite his confession, his mother staunchly defended him, sparking a legal battle that gripped the nation. (The Octogenarian Murders) *** Are whales dangerous? Most would note that, given from the danger associated with such a large animal, there is a certain risk in getting close to one. But most would also note that whales have a curious, gentle temperament and physical violence from one is very unlikely. Unless, that is, you consider those times when they literally explode. (Exploding Whales)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:01.789 = Show Open00:04:04.658 = Poltergeist Girl00:17:15.982 = Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible ***00:26:27.659 = The Dark Ages and the Flat Earth00:37:39.247 = Octogenarian Murders ***00:47:11.722 = Exploding Whales00:54:00.406 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Poltergeist Girl” by Liv Pasquarelli for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydvwhbsf“Codex Gigas: The Devil's Bible” by Mark Miller for Historic Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4csh764d“The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth” by Gemma Hollman for JustHistoryPosts.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8bkkyyt3“The Octogenarian Murders” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/63wkx844“Exploding Whales” by Bipin Dimri for HistoryMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aaf6kmy(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 27, 2024

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.22) – Gary & Shannon somehow pivot from the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch into Phillip Rivers’ emergency chocolate chip cookie demands, Trader Joe’s gummies causing gastrointestinal warfare, Gary’s infamous “furniture liquidation sale,” a conversation with Chris Scott from Help For Heroes, and a wellness study claiming people apparently need a part-time job’s worth of exercise every week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Johnson joins Trap Talk for Episode 177, and this one covers a little bit of everything: trapshooting, military service, family, mindset, sleep, and why coming back to the sport can be just as exciting as starting young.Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Jason, a Texas trapshooter, military veteran, and part of the family behind Johnson's Furniture, Appliance & Mattress, a new sponsor of the show. Jason talks about growing up around trapshooting, pulling targets, watching great shooters, serving 23 years in the military, and eventually finding his way back to registered trapshooting as a way to make memories with his dad and family.The guys get into the mental side of shooting, including box breathing, pre-shot routines, music on the line, slowing down under pressure, and why one bad mount should be a reset instead of a lost target. Jason also shares what he learned from the Nevada State Shoot, the fun of events like the Back Fence Shootout, and why the ATA needs more energy, more excitement, and more opportunities for everyday shooters to win something and feel part of the action. They also dive into a topic most trapshooters ignore: sleep. Jason explains why a good mattress matters when you are traveling, shooting long programs, living out of an RV, or trying to stay sharp over several days of competition. From Tempur-Pedic mattresses to RV setups and white-glove delivery, this episode makes a strong case that better rest can lead to better performance.This is a great conversation for shooters getting back into the game, new ATA members, traveling competitors, and anyone who knows that trapshooting is about more than just breaking targets.Enjoy this episode and please like, share, comment, and subscribe to support the channel.Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk!  It really helps the show!  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast*** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an executive shake-up at Holly Hunt, the shutdown of Houzz's shopping site and dispatches from New York Design Week. Later, Susan Clark of Radnor shares her take on design centers, trade shows, and collectible furniture.  This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Resource FurnitureLINKSRadnorBusiness of Home

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Brian returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore the Multi-Router, Charles Greene's Desk, when to walk away, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Brian Bracebrianbracefinefurniture.com/@brianbracefinefurniture on InstagramBrian Brace Fine Furniture on FacebookWWing News KEEN KS86 Work Sneaker - Zappos LinkChair Camp Book by Kitty & Brian Noel (BearKat Wood)Rhino USA Retractable Ratchet StrapsSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Show 198: The hantavirus. Big Chicago rats. Southern rodent hunters. A talking 'possum. 1960s westerns. Out of shape superheroes. The Met Gala. And a wrestling sloth. THEN: A sweaty bar for summer. Furniture for not sitting on. Needless investigations. Godzilla. Musicals with a “cheesy” slant. Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

Recent financial statistics reveal something highly disturbing: The average American saves just 4% of their pay. Saving just four cents of every dollar earned is inadequate to provide long-term security and leaves the majority of the country living on the edge of a financial cliff. If you find yourself stuck in this cycle, it is time to embrace the "penny-at-a-time" strategy.  Also, the upcoming Memorial Day weekend brings massive sales events at furniture stores. The industry is flat on its back due to a frozen housing market, with many retailers in acute financial distress. If you're in the market for furniture, know how to play the pay game strategically to avoid getting burned. Average Saving Doesn't Cut It: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Warning: Furniture Sales: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 4 simple ways to start saving Save Money Archives - Clark Howard Simple Trick To Pay Down Credit Card Debt Quicker - Clark Howard What Brokerage Do You Recommend for First-Time Investors or Kids? 4 Types of Term Life Insurance Companies Explained - Clark Howard Why You Need To Check Your Credit Report Today - Clark Howard  Why You Should Never Use a Debit Card at a Furniture Store 5 Things to Know About New Settlement That Could Change Credit Card Rewards SIM Card Swapping: The Dangerous Cell Phone Scam Everyone Needs To Know About This Simple iPhone Update Stops Dangerous Spyware From Stealing Your Data What Is a Passkey and How Do Passkeys Work?  Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy Kauffman is a globally recognized executive leadership coach and organizational agility consultant with over 25 years of experience transforming Fortune 500 leadership teams into high-performing, aligned powerhouses. As Founder and CEO of Cross Impact Coaching, she partners with CEOs and their executive teams—primarily in HealthTech and FinTech—to align strategy, execution, and team dynamics for lasting results. Her signature Leadership Alignment Lab blends executive coaching, proprietary 360 feedback, and strategic offsites to help C-suites turn vision into action. She also co-owns Kauffman & Co. Furniture, giving her a unique perspective on scaling and leading both service- and product-based businesses.      

This week’s Money Diary is one of those “wait… this is actually so relatable” conversations. She’s a newly admitted lawyer who spent years living paycheck to paycheck while studying, prioritising travel over investing and genuinely having no idea what an ETF even was. Fast forward a few years and life suddenly got very expensive, very quickly. An apartment. A wedding. A honeymoon. Another holiday. A puppy. Moving costs. Furniture. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, she and her husband had the slightly nauseating realisation that they’d spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in a year… without really stopping to think about where any of it was actually going. And honestly? I think a lot of people will see themselves in this one. We talk about the pressure to buy property because everyone else is doing it, the reality of owning an apartment with brutal body corporate fees, lifestyle creep, ADHD hyper-fixation becoming an unexpected budgeting superpower, and what happened when she finally sat down and looked at her finances properly. Now she’s investing 40% of her income, building a portfolio she actually understands, and rethinking what financial security is supposed to look like in the first place. This one feels a little bit like a group chat with your financially self-aware friends. Slightly chaotic. Slightly confronting. But in the best way. SORT YOUR INSURANCE: A big thank you to our partner Skye Wealth for bringing this episode to life. If you're ready to get your insurances sorted, you can learn more about them here.We have a long standing referral partnership with Skye Wealth and only ever partner with people we trust. GET VICTORIA'S BUDGETING SYSTEM: Master your money here.NEW HERE?: Take our Money Personality Quiz and we will send you free resources based on how YOU actually manage money here. Ready to binge more relatable, inspiring, and downright juicy money stories? Check out our ultimate Money Diaries playlist. Listen now Join our Facebook Group AKA the ultimate support network for money advice and inspiration. Ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your wins with a like-minded crew of 300,000+. And follow us on Instagram for Q&As, bite-sized tips, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Help us welcome our newest sponsor...GORILLA GLUE! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products!In this episode, Jason talks about his Seahawks project and has some issues with faceframes, powder coating and steel studs. Keith STILL can't get out of his own way on his current wall hanging cabinet and his LED's are strangling the whole project. Mary didn't measure twice before cutting her leather, but is enjoying her new stained glass work area and backyard reno. Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a $1000 shopping spree with Bits and Bits!! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online. Join us at WTB Woodworking for Mafell Day on Friday May 23rd from 8a-1pm. Demos, food, bevvies and giveaways.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what makes buying furniture so complex from a customer perspective, where in today's shopping journey people get stuck the most, and which technologies are actually driving the category forward. Listen to the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser, and Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Furniture.com, Daniel Bennett.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Purchase tickets and register for the EMARKETER Ad Buyer Strategy Summit here https://www.emarketer.com/events/summit/2026-ad-buyer-summit/?utm_source=events_page Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-search-sofa-rethinking-discovery-with-furniture-com-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER

Send us Fan MailIn this Showcase Series, Rob Spillman, Chairman and CEO of Bassett Furniture Industries (NASDAQ: BSET), joins host Doug Lane, Managing Director and Consumer Analyst at WTR, to discuss how one of America's oldest furniture brands is driving growth in a challenging housing environment. Spillman walks through Bassett's “good, better, best” product strategy and the opening‑price‑point introductions that stood out at High Point Market, the expansion of the Lane Venture outdoor brand into Bassett retail stores, the company's blend of U.S. manufacturing with complementary overseas sourcing, and the newly opened Cincinnati store marking a return to a key market. With nearly 125 years of history behind it, Bassett is leaning on innovation, lean operations, and long‑term confidence in the American home furnishings market.

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In this remastered classic, Roy and Kamila go room by room through a Polish home — covering all the essential furniture and household vocabulary you need. From the living room to the kitchen to the bathroom, this episode is a must for anyone learning everyday Polish. Plus, watch out for the classic mix-up between kanapa (sofa) and kanapka (sandwich)

Brian Brace is our guest on this Episode. Brian is an accomplished, award-winning professional woodworker with a passion for Arts & Crafts furniture. He is a Master Roycroft Artisan and works out of his shop in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out!Brian Bracebrianbracefinefurniture.com/@brianbracefinefurniture on InstagramBrian Brace Fine Furniture on FacebookSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:OpenAI launches a beta self-serve ChatGPT Ads Manager in the U.S., introducing cost-per-click bidding and expanded measurement tools, as brands like Target, Albertsons, and Williams-Sonoma are already in the pilot and the company eyes $2.5 billion in ad revenue this year.Bob's Discount Furniture opens its first combined retail store and distribution center in Solon, Ohio, a hybrid format designed to reduce line haul costs and speed fulfillment.Flashfood launches a loyalty integration feature allowing shoppers to link grocery loyalty accounts directly to its app, with Meijer as the first partner and more than 20,000 mPerks accounts connected in the first two weeks.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

John Gabbert built a massive furniture brand. But in order to do it, he had to defy his family. John grew up working at his dad's furniture store in the suburbs of Minneapolis. It sold classic, American-made furniture, with flowery prints and curved legs. But in 1972, John took a life-changing trip to Sweden, where he discovered an obscure store called IKEA. It was selling an entirely different type of furniture: simple, modern, and inexpensive, with a manufacturing process they controlled. To John, it looked like the future of furniture. The only problem, his dad didn't agree. That disagreement led to a 10-year family rift—but also a new business. In 1980—zafter a deal to buy out his dad broke down—John spun out his own furniture brand, Room & Board. Today, it sells hundreds of millions of dollars of furniture in its own classic designs, mostly made by small American manufacturers. This is the story of how John did it, without outside investors, and without chasing growth for growth's sake.What You'll LearnWhy the right thing for your business might be the hardest thing for your familyHow John connected with young boomers—not their parents The key to long-term success: growing slow and saying “no”Why John refused private equity moneyWhy Room & Board transitioned to employee ownershipTimestamps:00:06:10 - Gabberts: flowery furniture in a fake living room00:09:41 - Becoming president of the family business at age 2300:13:33 - A fateful trip to IKEA in Sweden: “That's what the future needed to be”00:18:36 - John tries to buy out the family business… until his dad backs out00:35:47 - Design inspiration from modern art—and steel frames00:46:38 - Why making furniture in America makes sense00:55:27 - Investors come to call… and John says no01:01:48 - The decision that transferred ownership to employeesThis episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Rommel Wood. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Kwesi Lee. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.I'm back with some more spring cleaning motivation for you today. So far we've covered some spring cleaning history, tools, surfaces overhead, walls and vertical surfaces, and linens & curtains. This week we will discuss furniture, appliances and the forgotten. The entire transcript of this episode (and all the other spring cleaning episodes) will be on the blog for you to refer to later. The blog posts also have links to helpful tools and resources for each of the topics we've discussed in this series. SHOW NOTESBlog Post with transcript and notes, click below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "MM 57"https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/spring-cleaning-furniture-appliances-the-forgottenBe Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)Private Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/support**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Dave talks about his wife Tracy rounding him up to pick up some free furniture only to find out they were too late. 

Gary Bridgewood has been making and restoring stringed instruments for over forty years - from violins and cellos to historic instruments such as the viola da gamba. In this podcast he describes his training at the London College of Furniture, followed by his partnership with the lute maker Tom Neitzert in establishing Bridgewood & Neitzert in 1982. We explore the complex nature of his work, which combines the highest level of craftsmanship and technical mastery with his attention to each customer's individual needs.  https://bridgewoodandneitzert.london

The whole ecommerce industry is racing to ship faster. Paula Mitchell thinks that's the wrong race.Paula came to that view the hard way. After building ecommerce at Rebel Sport, Dan Murphy's and General Pants across 25 years, she joined Freedom as Digital GM and spent the first few months driving home wondering what she'd walked into. Furniture is not fashion. Made-to-order lead times run 12 to 16 weeks. Customers plan their lives around delivery windows. A $10,000 sofa carries emotional weight that a $70 t-shirt just doesn't.Five years in, Paula is running one of the most-awarded omnichannel operations in Australia: 50 stores, six distribution centres, 160 third-party vendors, 70,000 SKUs, and a digital team of 12. Nathan Bush and Rosa-Clare Willis sit down with Paula to dig into why the industry's fixation on speed misses what furniture customers actually need, and how Freedom built the stack and team culture to move fast without losing brand trust.Today, we're discussing:Why certainty beats speed in high-consideration ecommerce, and what last-mile delivery in big-ticket categories actually demands [10:15]How Freedom chose dropship over marketplace to protect brand trust, and why that meant owning returns in-store for third-party products too [14:47]Running 30-plus ad variations per campaign with the same team size, and what AI actually changed about how Freedom's performance marketers spend their time [29:44]Attribution across omnichannel: why last-click would have defunded every social channel, and what mixed media modelling revealed about TV [35:55]A digital team of 12 managing 70,000 SKUs, how they're structured, and why Paula thinks the job title itself might be a legacy item [47:46]What's next: a kiosk trial across 7 stores, an AI-driven inspiration mode for the website, and the feature Freedom just decommissioned [55:22]Connect with Paula | Explore Freedom | Connect with Rosa-Clare | Connect with NathanThis episode is supported by Shopify and Klaviyo.Subscribe to the Add To Cart newsletterConnect with Nathan Bush on LinkedInJoin the Add To Cart Community 

Talk Commerce is back with another round of standout conversations from eTail Palm Springs. In this compilation episode, host Isaac Morey sits down with several e-commerce leaders who share their perspectives on AI adoption, brand authenticity, stable coin payments, and the future of online shopping. eTail Palm Springs has long served as a gathering point for retail and e-commerce professionals, and this episode captures the energy and forward-thinking spirit of the event. From plant-based nutrition to AI-powered personalization, the topics span the full spectrum of modern retail. Let's get into the highlights.Key TakeawaysBrand authenticity and transparency are becoming non-negotiable for retailers and consumers alike.AI adoption remains a hot topic, but many brands struggle to move from experimentation to real-world implementation.Product data infrastructure is now a strategic priority as LLMs increasingly answer consumer questions about products.Conversational data from shoppers represents a largely untapped resource for personalization.Multi-retailer agentic checkout is emerging as a new model for product discovery and purchasing.Stable coin payment processing could significantly reduce transaction costs for merchants.Organizations that fail to plan for an AI-enabled future by 2027 risk falling behind.About the GuestsCatherine Hayden, Chief Marketing Officer at Kate Farms: Catherine leads marketing for a medical nutrition company that produces plant-based, organic nutrition shakes and formulas for ages one through end of life. She spoke on a panel about authenticity and transparency at retail alongside brands like Patagonia and Sur La Table.Andy Lloyd and Ryan Murden, Brandfuel Team: Andy and Ryan from Brandfuel discussed the growing importance of product data management in an AI-driven world. Their platform helps brands centralize digital assets and maintain editorial control over how products are represented across LLMs and channels.Ian Patterson, Remark: Ian co-founded Remark, a company that provides AI personalization on brand websites by pairing shoppers with real human or AI shopping assistants. The company focuses on capturing and utilizing conversational data to create highly tailored shopping experiences.Sebastian Pflumm, Furniture.com: Furniture.com aggregates furniture from multiple retailers into one shopping destination. The company recently launched an AI agent named Dottie and a multi-retailer agentic checkout system.Ron Tarter, CEO and Founder of MNEE: Ron founded MNEE, a merchant acquiring network built on stable coins. The platform allows retailers to accept digital dollars in their existing checkout flow at a fraction of traditional card processing fees.Final ThoughtsThis compilation episode reinforces one clear message: standing still is not an option in e-commerce. Whether the conversation centers on AI personalization, product data strategy, agentic commerce, or payment innovation, every guest pointed toward the same conclusion. The brands that act now will lead tomorrow. The ones that wait will scramble to catch up. So as you think about your own retail strategy, ask yourself: are you building for the commerce of today, or are you already building for the commerce that is coming?Chapters00:00 Introduction to eTale and Kate Farms02:43 The Importance of Authenticity and Transparency in Retail05:45 Navigating AI in E-commerce08:09 Brand Fuel's Role in AI Integration10:41 The Future of E-commerce and Consumer Experience13:49 Innovations in Furniture Shopping16:24 Disruption in Payment Systems18:09 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Austin returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore his new shop plans, cherry, wiping rags, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Austin Waldo@texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagramtexaswoodworkingfestival.comtexaswoodworkingfestival.video@waldofurnitureco on Instagramaustinschooloffurniture.comWWing NewsInkleind's new Trinity Joinery SystemVacudog Vacuum Clamping System at Taylor ToolsBosch has a new Contractor Table Saw with a Sliding Table & a new Cordless Track SawDomino Light by Dutton ToolsFinishing Wipes - DuPont Sontara Aerospace-Grade WipesSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Tariffs, inflation and an energy crisis have driven up the cost of nearly every consumer good. Despite those economic headwinds, IKEA has tried to keep its furniture affordable. Juvencio Maeztu is the CEO of the Ingka Group, IKEA's largest franchise, and he explains how the company is making the numbers work. Ryan Knutson hosts.  Further Listening: Can Burger King Regain Its Crown? The Battle to Be the King of Retail: Walmart vs. Amazon Etsy: Big Commerce or Crafters' Community? Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if your home is holding you back instead of moving you forward? For many homeowners, spaces are designed for who they were, not who they are becoming.  Vera Blouin, founder of BLOU INK, joins Host Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum to explain how intentional home design rooted in spatial psychology and identity-based design can reshape not only a space but also daily habits, mindset and personal growth. Blouin challenges traditional design norms and offers a more strategic, human-centered approach to creating environments that evolve alongside the people who live in them.  What Is “Spatial Dissonance” and Why Does It Matter?  Blouin introduces the concept of “spatial dissonance,” a feeling many homeowners experience but struggle to define.  “Spatial dissonance is the in-between space of who you were and who you're becoming, and it's actually a powerful place to be,” Blouin said.  Rather than signaling a need to start over or to hold on to the past, this moment reflects personal evolution. The issue is not the belongings themselves but the mismatch between a person's current identity and their environment.  “Your home is still holding on to a different season of life,” Blouin said.  Identity-Based Design: Moving Beyond Aesthetics  BLOU INK challenges conventional home design by shifting the focus away from finishes, furniture and visual trends. Design begins with a foundational question: who the homeowner is today, and who they are becoming next?  Through identity-based design, Blouin aligns physical environments with personal evolution, transforming a home from a static backdrop into an active system that can either reinforce old habits or support new ones. This approach moves design beyond aesthetics and into behavioral and psychological territory.  “When I walk into a client's home, I'm not asking, ‘What's your design style?' I can figure that out,” Blouin said. “What I'm really looking for is who are you becoming, and is your environment currently supporting that?”  Blouin designs with daily life in mind, including how people move through rooms, start and end their days and experience focus, rest and intention. In this framework, design focuses less on visual harmony and more on functional alignment between environment and identity.  How Spatial Psychology Shapes Daily Life  Blouin's work is grounded in spatial psychology, the study of how physical environments influence human behavior. Even small design choices can affect productivity and stress levels. For example, a desk facing a wall with no natural light can create mental blocks, while repositioning it toward a window can improve clarity and focus.  The Hidden Impact of Clutter and Layout  “Clutter isn't physical… it's a signal of what's going on mentally,” said Blouin.  What homeowners often label as “mess” is actually a visible expression of cognitive overload. When a space feels disorganized, it often reflects how information, stress and priorities are processed internally.  Layout plays an equally important role in shaping daily experience. Furniture placement, traffic flow and spatial barriers all influence how easily someone moves through their home and completes routine tasks. Even small disruptions can introduce friction that accumulates over time, subtly affecting focus and energy.  In this framework, organization focuses less on visual tidiness and more on removing obstacles that interfere with how people live. Blouin describes this process as eliminating unnecessary “blocks” in the environment that slow down momentum and reduce clarity.  “Reincarnating” a Room: Letting Go to Move Forward  In her book, The Reincarnated Room, Blouin expands on the idea of design as a tool for personal transformation. She compares the process to a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly and emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort and uncertainty.  “It isn't about making it prettier. It's about allowing it to become something entirely new,” Blouin said.  Designing for Life Transitions  Career changes, growing families, relocations, empty nesting or lifestyle shifts often surface the same realization: the home no longer functions the way life now demands.   When identity shifts, the environment must also shift to remain supportive. Without that adjustment, homes can begin to feel misaligned, still organized around routines, priorities and emotional needs that no longer exist. Homeowners can use this transition as a diagnostic moment to decide what happens next.  Instead of rushing to fix a space during moments of change, homeowners gain clarity by allowing the home to reveal what needs to evolve. Over time, this leads to environments that not only accommodate life transitions but actively support them.  “Home shouldn't just hold your life, it should move you forward,” Blouin said.  By integrating spatial psychology and identity-based design, BLOU INK helps homeowners and industry professionals rethink how spaces shape behavior, mindset and daily life. The firm's approach reframes home design as a tool for personal growth and long-term alignment. To learn more about BLOU INK, visit https://BLOUINK.com/. Blouin's book, The Reincarnated Room, is available on the website and Amazon.  About BLOU INK  BLOU INK is a design strategy firm founded by Vera Blouin that specializes in spatial psychology and identity-based design for residential environments. The firm works with homeowners and industry professionals to create intentional, behavior-driven spaces that improve daily function and support evolving lifestyles. BLOU INK currently serves clients in Atlanta, Miami and Dallas.  Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post BLOU INK: How Spatial Psychology Is Transforming Home Design appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

We're constantly innovating our products, and the latest to receive an update is our Street Furniture. To hear all the details, we spoke with Lori Sieler, Daktronics product manager. She dives into the application, how it makes a positive impact and how the latest version supports our customers and their needs.    Links: Street Furniture Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/digital-street-furniture    

On this episode, we're excited to welcome back Austin Waldo to talk about the upcoming 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival. Austin is a longtime friend of the show and the founder and event producer behind TWF. There's a lot to look forward to this year; from expanded educational opportunities and a vibrant marketplace to a fun pinewood derby. Check it out!Austin Waldo@texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagramtexaswoodworkingfestival.comtexaswoodworkingfestival.video@waldofurnitureco on Instagramaustinschooloffurniture.comSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Help us welcome our newest sponsor...GORILLA GLUE! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products!In this episode, Jason talks about his Patreon build in Japan and being detained by airport security for the nature of his business. His shop reno is almost done, but one metal elbow is holding up his entire dust collection system. Mary can't decide on building vs. buying her bedroom closet and progress on here bookcase continues...sort of. Keith can't get out of his own way (as usual) on his current wall hanging cabinet, but brings in a videographer for day and realizes how much he despises vertical, short form content. All that and more!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a $1000 shopping spree with Bits and Bits!! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online. Join us at WTB Woodworking for Mafell Day on Friday May 23rd from 8a-1pm. Demos, food, bevvies and giveaways.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design

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